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Obituary for Lewis J. Charlesworth
Lewis J. "Gump" Charlesworth, 70 , of Minersville, passed away on Wednesday, May 1st, in his residence with his loving wife by his side.
Born in Pottsville, on January 11, 1954, he was a son of the late Albert J. and Anna (Lewis) Charlesworth.
He was a 1971 graduate of Blue Mountain High School and attended Penn State University, Schuylkill Campus.
Lewis was owner and operator of Charlesworth Security Agency where he worked as a private detective. He also worked as a police officer for Schuylkill Haven and Orwigsburg Boroughs and was the first police officer hired at Penn State University, Schuylkill Campus.
He was a member of the New Minersville Firehouse Bikers Club and the Schaeffers Harley Davidson Hog Club. He was a 4th Degree Black Belt in Karate.
Lewis is survived by his wife, Carol A. (Wychunas) Charlesworth, to whom he was married 38 years; two daughters: Tara L. Eubanks, of Pottsville; Stacie Stoppie, of Pottsville; two sons: Chad J. Charlesworth, of VA; Stephen Stoppie, husband of Stacy, of Reading; grandchildren: Chase, Jayden, Zion, Jamie and Jarett ; brother, Charles, husband of Rosangela Charlesworth, of Clark Summit, PA; and several nieces and nephews.
A viewing will be held on Monday, May 6th from 5-7:00 p.m. at Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc., 1818 Mahantongo St., Pottsville.
Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.
The family request contributions in Lewis' memory be sent to: Hillside SPCA, 51 SPCA Road, Pottsville, PA 17901.
Lord-Bixler Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be expressed at lordbixler.com
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